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Oxfordian — may refer to: Oxfordian theory of Shakespeare authorship, view that Edward de Vere wrote under Shakespeare s name Oxfordian (stage), a geological time interval This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the same title. If an … Wikipedia

Oxfordian — 1. noun a) A native or resident of Oxford. b) One who believes that Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford, wrote the plays traditionally attributed to William Shakespeare of Stratford Upon Avon. 2. adjective a) relating to or denoting the theory… … Wiktionary

Oxfordian theory of Shakespeare authorship — Edward de Vere, the 17th Earl of Oxford, is the most popular alternative candidate for the author behind the alleged pseudonym, Shakespeare. Unknown artist after lost original, 1575; National Portrait Gallery, London. The Oxfordian theory of… … Wikipedia

Oxfordian theory — The Oxfordian theory of Shakespearean authorship holds that Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford (1550 1604), wrote the plays and poems attributed to William Shakespeare of Stratford upon Avon. While mainstream scholars who take the Stratfordian… … Wikipedia

Oxfordian Theory — Main article: Oxfordian theory Edward de Vere – 17th Earl of Oxford – from an engraving by J. Brown. Oxford is the leading alternative candidate for the author behind the alleged pseudonym, Shakespeare. The Oxfordian theory of… … Wikipedia